Karina Roman, Author at Citizen Action of New York

Advocates Celebrate New Laws that Bring Accountability and Transparency to Police Departments

by Karina Roman | Jun 12, 2020 | Press Releases

Albany, NY — In response to New York’s new police reform laws, including Repeal of 50-a, the Police STAT Act and Special Prosecutor legislation, Ivette Alfonso, President of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “Citizen Action is honored to...

New laws will bring meaningful transparency and accountability to police departments

by Karina Roman | Jun 9, 2020 | Press Releases

Albany, NY — In response to the slate of police reform bills passed by the state legislature this week, including full repeal of 50-a and the Police STAT Act, Stanley Fritz, Political Director of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement: “Power...

Students, Parents, and Community Members Hold Valentine’s Day Themed Press Conference Demanding Lawmakers Have a Heart and Fund Schools

by Karina Roman | Feb 14, 2020 | Press Releases

Utica, NY- Parents, students and community members rallied at the Utica State Office Building, Friday February 14, to demand lawmakers fund the collective $57 million owed to the Utica and Rome City School Districts in Foundation Aid. Advocates were accompanied by...